A MOTORCYCLIST is in a critical condition in hospital after being involved in a road crash in rush hour traffic last Thursday morning.

The 48-year-old was travelling on his green Yamaha bike between Helensburgh and Cardross when the accident happened.

The biker appears to have lost control and collided with two other vehicles on the A814 where gas repair works are currently taking place. Temporary traffic lights have been in operation throughout the works.

The biker was travelling northbound in foggy weather along Cardross Road near to Moss Road when it appears he lost control of the vehicle.

The accident happened at around 7.45am when many commuters were making their way to work.

A police spokesman said: “There was a road traffic accident at around 8am on Thursday between Helensburgh and Cardross.

“A 48-year-old motorcyclist collided with two vehicles on the A814.”

Police shut off the road for almost two hours following the crash and set up a diversion route for other traffic in the area.

Emergency services were scrambled to the scene at around 8am and the motorcyclist was taken to the Vale of Leven Hospital in Alexandria by ambulance.

From there, he was transferred to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley where he was treated and underwent surgery for several injuries including fractured bones.

A police spokesman said: “His condition is described as critical by medical staff.”

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the road policing team on 01389 822124.